Construction Laborers Salary in Alaska

Construction laborers in Alaska earn the most in Fairbanks (average $65,240 a year) and the least in Anchorage ($59,790), across the 2 Alaska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the construction laborers average at $59,270 and the median at $58,060 for 3,690 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $52,030.

Construction Laborers average salary by city in Alaska

Fairbanks$65,240
Anchorage$59,790

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fairbanks	$65,240	$60,990	$49,330	$54,600	103
Anchorage	$59,790	$56,160	$47,640	$50,221	105

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Alaska has no state income tax; Alaska's employee unemployment-insurance contribution is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Construction Laborers salary in other states

Construction Laborers salary by city and state

More about pay in Alaska

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2061.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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